PUNKS FOR WEST PAPUA – THE DOCUMENTARY Wins Award in IndieFEST Film Awards

San Diego CA. USA – Anthony Ash Brennan of Hired Gun TV, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from the IndieFEST Film Awards. The award was given for Ash’s exciting documentary Punks for West Papua which exposes the genocide of the West Papuan people at the hands of the Indonesian military, and an Australian punk rock movement standing up for the injustice. Punks for West Papua features an exceptional story line which is a must watch for anyone who believes in justice.

‘I hope this award will give the film a greater international audience which will be fantastic for the Free West Papua movement and the people of West Papua’ – Anthony Ash Brennan, Producer.

The IndieFEST Film Awards recognizes film, television, videography and new media professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Entries are judged by highly qualified professionals in the film and television industry. Information about the IndieFEST and a list of recent winners can be found at www.theindiefest.com.

In winning an IndieFEST Film Award, Ash joins the ranks of other high-profile winners of this internationally respected award including Liam Neeson as the narrator of Love Thy Nature, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tom Hall for Generosity of Eye, David Gero of Yamaha Entertainment, searing expose Davids and Goliath by Leon Lee, Star Trek Fan Favorite Prelude to Axanar and European heavyweight Roland Joffee for The Lovers starring Josh Hartnett and Bollywood star Bipasha Basu. Rick Prickett, who chairs The IndieFEST Film Awards, had this to say about the latest winners, “The IndieFEST is not an easy award to win. Entries are received from around the world from powerhouse companies to remarkable new talent. The IndieFEST helps set the standard for craft and creativity. The judges were pleased with the exceptional high quality of entries. The goal of The IndieFEST Film Awards is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve.”